Tandem Therapy

19/10/2025

💭 “Why do we keep fighting about the same things?”
It’s one of the most common questions couples ask when they come to therapy - and it’s often the key to understanding what’s really going on beneath the arguments.

The truth is, most fights aren’t about the surface issue. They’re about unspoken needs, fears, or feelings of not being heard.
In therapy, we slow things down, explore those patterns, and help couples reconnect through understanding rather than blame.

✨ I’ve just published a new blog that explores:
💬 Why couples repeat the same arguments
💬 How therapy helps you communicate differently
💬 A simple at-home reflection exercise to try tonight

And because small changes make the biggest difference, you can now download my free Couples Therapy Reflection Worksheet - five gentle questions designed to help you and your partner reconnect and talk in new ways.

📖 Read the blog here: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/why-do-we-keep-fighting-about-the-same-things-how-couples-therapy-helps-you-break-the-cycle

📄 Download your free worksheet:https://b73cfa1d-f10d-4ab8-b9b3-2e099c8d8b4b.usrfiles.com/ugd/b73cfa_2b55e9068c9c42b38562cbb3bf89ed7a.pdf

You don’t have to stay stuck in the same cycle. Change begins with one new conversation. 💕

01/10/2025

💛 Has your relationship slipped into routine? 💛

It’s common for couples to feel distant over time - conversations become surface-level, intimacy fades, and you start missing the closeness you once shared. The good news? Distance doesn’t have to mean the end of connection.

In my latest blog, I share:
✨ Signs your relationship may be drifting
✨ Common causes of disconnection
✨ Practical “how to” tips to rebuild closeness
✨ How relationship therapy can help couples reconnect

👉 Read here: Rekindling Connection in Long-Term Relationships

Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference. If you’re ready to rediscover each other, this blog is for you. 🌿

17/09/2025

✨ Are these 3 digital habits secretly ruining your relationship? ✨

💭 Ever felt ignored because your partner can’t put their phone down?
💭 Been left hanging without explanation?
💭 Wondered why someone keeps you hooked with mixed signals?

These behaviours -phubbing, ghosting and breadcrumbing - can quietly erode trust, connection and emotional safety.

I’ve written a new blog to help you spot these relationship red flags in the digital age, and learn what you can do to protect your connection. 💕

👉 Read it here: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/breadcrumbing-ghosting-and-phubbing-relationship-red-flags-in-the-digital-age

💌 If digital behaviours are bringing up doubts or anxiety in your relationship, I’m here to help:
📩 jo@tandemtherapy.co.uk

📞 07521037092

08/09/2025

✨ Is your relationship starting to feel a little… flat? ✨
You’re not alone- and better yet, you’re not stuck there.

Check out our latest blog: "Relationship Ruts Are Real: How to Reignite Love and Connection"
👉 Why relationships naturally fall into ruts
👉 How to recognize the subtle signs when connection fades
👉 Easy, everyday steps to bring your spark back

Because love isn’t about perfection - it’s about staying present, curious, and connected.
Read more ⬇
https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/relationship-ruts-are-real-how-to-reignite-love-and-connection

21/08/2025

✨ New Relationship Anxiety? You’re Not Alone ✨

Starting a new relationship can feel exciting… and unsettling at the same time.
Maybe you’ve asked yourself:
💭 “Is it normal to have doubts this early?”
💭 “Why do I feel anxious even though things are going well?”
💭 “How do I know if this is healthy?”

These feelings are completely natural in the early stages of love. What matters is how you work through them.

I’ve written a new blog to help you understand those early worries and turn them into opportunities for clarity, confidence and connection. 💕

👉 Read it here: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/new-relationship-anxiety-and-doubts-a-therapist-s-guide

💌 If you’d like support with new relationship doubts or anxiety, get in touch:
📩 jo@tandemtherapy.co.uk

📞 07521037092

12/08/2025

💬 "I’m doing everything I can to show them I love them… so why don’t they feel it?"
When partners have different love languages, it’s easy for good intentions to get lost in translation.

In my latest blog, I share:
✨ The five love languages and what they mean
✨ Why mismatches cause misunderstandings
✨ Practical tips to bridge the gap and reconnect

Understanding how you and your partner express love could be the key to a stronger, more connected relationship. 💞

📖 Read the full post here: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/when-love-languages-clash-in-relationships

07/08/2025

-🧠💬 “Why am I the only one who remembers everything?”

If you’ve ever found yourself carrying the mental to-do list for your relationship birthdays, family schedules, emotional check-ins - you’re not imagining it.

You might be carrying the invisible load.

This is called emotional labour, and it’s one of the most common causes of quiet resentment and relationship strain. It’s also something many couples never talk about - until it’s built up and become too much.

In my latest blog, I explore:
✔️ What emotional labour actually is
✔️ Why it often goes unrecognised
✔️ How to spot if it's unbalanced in your relationship
✔️ Ways to start sharing the load more fairly

Whether you’re quietly exhausted or just starting to notice some tension, this blog is for you.

🖥️ Read now: https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/the-invisible-load-understanding-emotional-labour-in-relationships

💬 As always, if it resonates - I’m here.

Jo Watson
Relationship Therapist | Tandem Therapy
📧 jo@tandemtherapy.co.uk
📞 07521037092

24/07/2025

“Why do we keep having the same argument?”

It’s one of the most common questions couples ask in therapy.
You argue, make up, and then days (or hours) later, you’re back in the same loop.

🔁 Sound familiar?

In my latest blog, I explore why conflict patterns repeat in relationships, how emotional triggers play a role, and what you can do to break the cycle.

💬 This post is for you if:
✔️ You feel like you’re stuck in the same argument
✔️ You want to communicate better but don’t know how
✔️ You’re ready to reconnect instead of shut down

📖 Read it here 👉 https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/why-do-we-keep-having-the-same-argument
✨ Relationship therapy can help you move from conflict to connection, with compassion and clarity.

📩 jo@tandemtherapy.co.uk | 🌐 www.tandemtherapy.co.uk

20/07/2025

💭 Do you ever feel like you're parenting your partner instead of being equal in your relationship?

This is a common but frustrating dynamic and it often comes from unconscious patterns rooted in childhood.

My latest blog dives into the Transactional Analysis PAC model to help you understand why these patterns happen and how to shift towards healthier, Adult-to-Adult communication.

If you want to stop the power struggles and feel more connected, this read is for you:

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/why-you-feel-like-the-parent-in-your-relationshipIf you’re struggling with these dynamics in your relationship, I’m here to help.

04/07/2025

Are you stuck in the same arguments with your partner,again and again?
You might be caught in the Drama Triangle without even realising it.

In this new blog, I explain how these three roles - Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor - can quietly sabotage relationships, and what you can do to step out of the cycle.

👉 Read the full post here:
🔗 https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/how-the-drama-triangle-impacts-relationships-breaking-free-from-unhealthy-roles

💬 Therapy can help you recognise old patterns and start showing up differently in your relationships.
If you're ready to break free, get in touch: jo@tandemtherapy.co.uk

29/06/2025

Honoured to have the Eating Disorder Specialist Becky Stone, guest blog on our website. Thanks so much Becky for your unique insight into men's mental health.

🌟 Exciting Guest Blog Announcement! 🌟

I'm thrilled to introduce our guest blogger, Becky Stone - an experienced Eating Disorder Counsellor based in Canterbury and online. Becky specialises in helping teens and adults rebuild healthy relationships with food, body, and self. Having navigated her own challenges with eating disorders, she brings a uniquely empathetic, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity‑affirming approach that empowers clients to rediscover confidence and control in their lives

In her latest blog post, Becky shines a light on why men often stay silent about eating disorders - facing cultural stigma, fear of being seen as weak, and the misconception that these illnesses only affect women. It's a powerful call to open up the conversation and support everyone in seeking help.

Eating disorders don’t just affect individuals, they impact relationships too. Becky understands how these struggles can create stress, shame, and distance within families, friendships, and partnerships. Her therapeutic work supports not just recovery from disordered eating, but also the rebuilding of trust, communication, and connection with others.

➡️ Head over to our blog to read Becky’s full post, and join us in breaking the silence and starting real conversations. Because every voice deserves to be heard. 💬

https://www.tandemtherapy.co.uk/post/why-men-stay-silent-about-eating-disorders-and-why-it-s-time-to-talk

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